United States Government Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Course

GOVT-2305-001 United States Government

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: RDNG 0331-minimum grade of C or a score on a state-approved test indicating college-level reading skills

Course Description

Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution, structure and powers of the national government including the legislative, executive and judicial branches, federalism, political participation, the national election process, public policy, civil liberties and civil rights.

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(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

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On Campus Course

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Textbooks

Required Texts.

• Morris P. Fiorina, Paul E. Peterson, Bertram Johnson, and William G. Mayer. New American Democracy (New York: Pearson Longman); Also entitled “Political Science”, Govt 2305 Amarillo College.
• Lawrence W. Reed. Excuse Me, Professor, Challenging the Myths of Progressivism (Regnery Publishing) This booklet is available on Amazon  and Kindle e-book and direct from the Foundation for Economic Education (FEE.org)

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Expected Student Behavior

ATTENDENCE, CLASS PARTICIPATION AND CONDUCT

 

Students are required to attend class and be on time. Roll will be taken each class period. Students who are absent or tardy risk having points deducted from their final grade. Students who attend all classes and are not tardy will earn extra points on their final grade. Extra points may be also earned through class participation.

 

Cheating on examinations will not be tolerated. Anyone caught cheating will be referred to the College administration for disciplinary action and receive an F (zero) on the examination. If you are planning a career in law enforcement, cheating could end your law enforcement career before it starts as most law enforcement agencies WILL NOT consider someone for employment who is not honest.

Essays listed below are contained in the book, Excuse Me, Professor, Challenging the Myths of Progressivism.

Grading Criteria

CHAPTER TESTS AND FINAL EXAM

 

            Chapter tests and the final exam will consist of multiple choice and true/false questions. You will need a SCANTRON sheet for each chapter test and the final exam and a #2 pencil to mark your answers on the SCANTRON sheet. I will try to grade the chapter test immediately after the test and give you your grade at that time.

 

Grades will be awarded on the following percentages:

 

Chapter Tests                          15% X 4 = 60%

Excuse Me Essay Tests           8%  X 3 = 24%

Final Exam                              16%            16%         

Final Grade                                            100 %        

 

                     100 %        

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